KitchenAid Mixer

We probably don't have to tell you about this registry-staple, but it's such a must-have that we'll do it anyway. A stand mixer tackles everything from your basic chocolate chip cookie to your toughest pizza dough — all without any arm muscle. You can also register for attachments like pasta makers, ice cream makers, and meat grinders to really get miles out of this gadget. Five quart tilt-head stand mixer in cornflower blue, $429.99, KitchenAid Artisan Series available on Amazon